Hope, Bob, 1903-2003
Dates
- Existence: 1903-05-29 - 2003-07-27
Biography
Bob Hope was a British-American actor known for his work in comedy, with a career spanning over eighty years in vaudeville, Broadway, television, film, and radio. Born Leslie Townes Hope in England, Hope immigrated with his family to the U.S. through Ellis Island and was raised in Ohio. In Hollywood, he developed a comic style recognizable for its one-liners and comedic timing. He hosted the Academy Awards 19 times, more than any other celebrity. Throughout his career, he was heavily involved in efforts to provide entertainment to American soldiers fighting abroad and went on several tours with the United Service Organizations (USO). He married Dolores DeFina, with whom he had 4 children. Their daughter, Linda, attended Saint Louis University. The Hope family visited the campus several times and maintained corrrespondence with President Paul Reinert. Bob and Dolores were awarded honorary doctoral degrees from SLU in 1979.
Occupations
Places
- Eltham (London, England) (Place of Birth)
- London (England) (Place of Birth)
- Toluca Lake (Los Angeles, Calif.) (Place of Death)
- Los Angeles (Calif.) (Place of Death)
- United States (Associated Country)
Topics
Languages Used
- Language: English. Script: Latin
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Hope Family Collection
The Hope Family Collection contains materials about the comedian and actor Bob Hope and his family’s connections with Saint Louis University. The collection contains photographs of his visits to Saint Louis University, where his daughter had attended college, and correspondence with President Paul Reinert, S.J. The collection also includes two diplomas for honorary doctoral degrees awarded to Bob and Dolores Hope from Saint Louis University in 1979.